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agenda

[əˈdʒɛndə]

agenda Definition

  • 1a list or plan of things to be done or considered
  • 2a political or social program or plan of action

Using agenda: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "agenda" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I have a busy agenda for today.

  • Example

    The company's agenda for the meeting was to discuss budget cuts.

  • Example

    The government's agenda includes tax reform and healthcare.

agenda Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with agenda

  • a secret motive or purpose behind someone's actions or words

    Example

    I don't trust him, he always has a hidden agenda.

  • to determine the topics or issues that will be discussed or considered

    Example

    The CEO set the agenda for the board meeting.

  • to promote or advocate for a particular political or social program or plan of action

    Example

    The senator accused his opponent of pushing a radical agenda.

Origins of agenda

from Latin 'agenda', meaning 'things to be done'

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Summary: agenda in Brief

An 'agenda' [əˈdʒɛndə] is a list or plan of things to be done or considered. It can refer to personal schedules or plans, as well as political or social programs or plans of action. Phrases like 'hidden agenda' and 'push an agenda' suggest that there may be ulterior motives behind someone's actions or words. 'Set the agenda' means to determine the topics or issues that will be discussed or considered.

How do native speakers use this expression?